Durban - A man and a woman have been gunned down inside O Regional Court, at the Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday morning. It is believed that just after midday on Monday, the gunman managed to slip a gun passed security at the front reception desk.
He then made his way up to O Regional Court where he is believed to have opened fire at those present in court.
Marshall Security spokesperson, Kyle van Reenen said a third person was critically wounded in the shooting.
It is alleged that the cause of the shooting stemmed from a civil case.
Magistrate Maphumulo was apparently out on a tea break when the shooting occurred at O Court #DurbanMagistratesCourtShooting @TheMercurySA pic.twitter.com/aQALCMf017
— Karen Singh (@Karenjansin) November 26, 2018
At this moment, it has been confirmed that a shooting has taken place at O court. For now, doors are closed and security has been increased around the court. @TheMercurySA
— Karen Singh (@Karenjansin) November 26, 2018
Paramedics arrive on at the Durban Magistrates court after a shooting took place. Building is on lockdown @TheMercurySA pic.twitter.com/2V8KoULbxA
— Karen Singh (@Karenjansin) November 26, 2018